Our next guest opened a restaurant in the county during the pandemic that was quote unquote inclusive AF and beloved by locals and tourists alike. Bermuda PEC (RIP) still to this day made one of the best chicken sandos of all time. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Ashley Inglis, Front of House Manager/Owner of Charlie in Consecon. Go eat at Charlie's at A-9 Division Blvd, Consecon, ON K0K 1H0 Learn more about Charlie's charlieconsecon.com Follow Charlie's on Instagram Thank you to our Partners Fa...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 154
Our next guest is the queen of content creation. She’s also helping save the planet with her side hustle, a proud cat mom, and has really really nice hair. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Courtney Genereaux, Content Creator, Digital Marketer, and owner of Sediment Thift. Follow Courtney on Instagram Follow Sediment Thrift on Instagram Shop Sediment Thrift here Thank you to our Partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ familydentalcentre Andreina Ford – BRX Mortgage #13463 IG @ mortgage.wi...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 153
*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including conversion therapy, hate speech, substance abuse, and child abuse. Please listen in a way that feels safe and right for you. June is Pride month and a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA++ people and communities. Learning to accept yourself when navigating your sexuality and gender can be confusing and scary. Finding a supportive community is a huge part of that journey. Some people's paths aren’t filled with rainbows and...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 152
Our next guests are encouraging the Bay of Quinte to ‘Be Part of It’ and support local businesses. The Belleville Downtown District is lined with historic buildings, unique experiences, retail stores, diverse cuisines and super fun events. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Danielle Hanoman (Executive Director), Matilda Aide (Marketing & Events Coordinator) and Yona Harvey (Public Relations & Membership Coordinator) Learn more about Belleville's Downtown District on their website Follow Bel...
Jun 13, 2025•56 min•Ep. 151
He’s tall, he’s stylish, he owns multiple businesses, and he never stops smiling! Babes of Quinte, please welcome Taylor Russett, the CEO of Lafferty’s Men’s Wear , owner of The Grind & Vine , and Russett Photography , PLUS other businesses we probably missed! Follow Taylor on Instagram Follow Lafferty's Menswear on Facebook & Instagram Follow The Grind & Vine on Facebook & Instagram Follow Russett Photography on Facebook & Instagram Thank you to our Partners Family Dental Ce...
Jun 06, 2025•57 min•Ep. 150
Our next guests have both been on the podcast before, but now they’ve joined forces to create something brand new. The Rah Rah Crew is your business’ biggest fan. They’re here to help celebrate your business wins, stand by for your challenges, and cheer you on every step of the way. Babes of Quinte, please welcome The Rah Rah Crew - Breanne Matthews and Samantha Foley. Follow Breanne on Instagram Follow Samm on Instagram Follow Rah Rah Crew on Instagram Follow Rah Rah Crew on LinkedIn Learn more...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 149
Through networking and the Brazen events, we have met a number of amazing people, including our next guest. Melanie MacDonald is a funeral director, loves her family, and like us loves to yap. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Melanie MacDonald the Funeral Director and Team Lead at Weaver Family Funeral Homes. Learn more about Weaver Funeral Homes Weaver Family Funeral Homes Facebook Weaver Family Funeral Homes Instagram Thank you to our Partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ familydenta...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 148
A real estate agent and a bike shop owner walk into a podcast studio... what is going to happen? Babes of Quinte please welcome Kim McKinney sales person with Re/Max Quinte Ltd and Derek Kulker owner of Doug’s Bike here to chat about The Hidden & Golden Cycling Trails project they are working on! Follow Kim McKinney on Instagram Follow Doug's Bike on Instagram Thank you to our Partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ familydentalcentre The Belleville Yardsale ➡️ Become a Podcast Part...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 147
We would say he is back by popular demand but that would be a lie. Kyle Woolven is a comedian, musician and self-appointed “Hero of Belleville” - by his own admission! He is also the master mind behind the Belleville Yardsale – which he has assembled a committee for do to all the work. Babes of Quinte please welcome Kyle Woolven here to catch up and talk about the Belleville Yardsale! Learn more about the Belleville Yardsale See the official Belleville Yardsale video here Follow Kyle Woolven on ...
May 09, 2025•56 min•Ep. 146
Our next guest is no stranger to the airwaves, especially if you’re into local sports. He’s been a staple at games with the Belleville Bulls, the Peterborough Petes and the Wellington Dukes. You can find him now managing the day-to-day communications and broadcasts for the AHL’s Belleville Senators. Babes of Quinte, please welcome David Foot. Manager, Broadcast & Communications for the Belleville Sens. Follow David on Instagram: @footyontheair Follow the Belleville Senators on Instagram: @Be...
May 02, 2025•44 min•Ep. 145
As you know, Katie and I are both Virgos and so is our next guest. I e-met Christina on Instagram when she started posting dark artsy fartsy photos of her ballet dancing. I knew it was a sign that we were going to be friends. We’ve since learned she also lives in a haunted house and is doing fun interior design things. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Christina Zoratto. Follow Christina on Instagram Learn more about Poppy & Peridot Creative Interiors here Follow Poppy & Peridot Creative I...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 144
We have met some amazing people through networking and community building; our next guest is no exception. Amy McQuaid has a non-linear path, that includes experience on a makeover show, city councillor, film making, and mortgages. She is a mom, and we always have a blast with her at events! Babes of Quinte, please welcome Amy McQuaid- Mortgage Agent Level 1 with Mortgage Architects! Learn more about Amy McQuaid here Follow Amy McQuaid on Instagram Connect with Amy McQuaid on LinkedIn Follow Amy...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 143
Thank you to our partners None of us know what our paths will be. Throughout this podcast, we have met many magical humans who have taken a leap, worked hard, and believed in themselves. Our next guest is no exception. Kris is an email marketing wizard who left a corporate job for a calmer life. She is an amazing mother who has had a unique journey navigating her son's deafness that has allowed her to grow in all parts of her life! Babes of Quinte, please welcome Kris Daria, Email Marketing Stra...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 142
Our next guest is a pro when it comes to cyber security, AI and the internet of things. The tech world is changing so quickly that we figured it was time we found someone to explain how we can keep safe. and what it all actually means. And maybe calm some of our anxiety. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Brandon Jones of Attitude IT. Follow Attitude IT on Facebook Follow Attitude IT on Instagram Learn more about Attitude IT here . Thank you to our partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ f...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 141
The goal of the Babe's network events is to meet new people and bring people together! One patch bar craft event did exactly that when we met our next guests! Like us they met at work and immediately became besties. Chelsea and Heather use movement as a way to spread joy and connect with the community. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Chelsea and Heather, fitness lovers and co-owners of Match Movement. Learn more about Match Movement & book a class at matchmovement.org Follow Match Movement o...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 140
We have a very sweet guest today, and I mean that literally. Michelle is part of the team at Nyman Farms. They are well into maple syrup season and gearing up for flower season. Today we are going to talk farming, farm wife life, maple syrup, flowers and whatever other agriculture things come to mind! Babes of Quinte, please welcome Michelle from Nyman Farms! Like Nyman Farms on Facebook Follow Nyman Farms on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 26, 2025•41 min•Ep. 139
Our next guest can be described using the following words: ginger, glizzy, chef, tacos, running, dad, tv star, butts, boulart bread, viking music, triathlete, Sprague foods connoisseur, cooking club, hot maple, movie star, Ooni. Babes of Quinte, please welcome back, our friend Matt DeMille. Learn more about Matt DeMille here Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Matt DeMille Culinary on Instagram Like Chef Matt DeMille on Facebook Watch Full on Fibe TV1 Now! Thank you to our partners Family Dental Cen...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 138
In business terms we are circling back with one of our favourite weirdos. This episode is dropping almost exactly two years to the date of her first episode. A lot has changed, we have all grown personally and professionally but the chub rub is still real. Holly Aman, is a personal trainer helping people gain the tools to get strong and toned for their mind, body and health. She is also now a BUSINESS OWNER! She’s here, we wish she was queer! Babes of Quinte please welcome Holly Aman, personal t...
Mar 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 137
This is technically our third interview with our next guest. We are a big fan of hers and are excited to be podcasting on location at her new adventure! Keirra Reid is a chicken whisperer, a chef, and now an entrepreneur. She followed her heart and recently opened County Feasts in Wellington. Babes of Quinte please welcome Keirra the Badass Boss at County Feasts. Follow County Feasts on Facebook Follow County Feasts on Instagram Thank you to our partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ f...
Mar 07, 2025•36 min•Ep. 136
Best friends, turned business partners – what could go wrong. So far it appears nothing. Darryl Griffieon and Ryan Snyder are the brains behind One Look Productions. From some brief social media research it appears they like motorcycles, dogs, their families, and the Bay of Quinte Community. Babes of Quinte, please welcome the Co-Founders of One Look Real Estate Darryl and Ryan. Learn more about OneLook here Follow OneLook on Facebook Follow OneLook on Instagram Follow OneLook on YouTube Connect...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 135
It’s our next guest’s second time on the podcast, but the first time alone. I wonder if he’s nervous yet. Victor Cooper is a director, business owner, musician and a real keener. Babes of Quinte, please welcome co-owner and director at eighty twenty studios , Victor Cooper. Follow eightytwenty on Facebook Follow eightytwenty on Instagram Learn more about eightytwenty here Thank you to our partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ familydentalcentre Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board I...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 134
Our next guest is married to one of our favourite people. Since we like to start hyper-local conspiracy theories on this podcast, we started a rumour that he was also a hologram. How we got him to be here is actually completely beyond me, but we’re very grateful to have the time. Jon Geller is formally an Athletic Therapist, Reconditioning Specialist, and currently twinning with Katie in Business Development. Most importantly, he’s met Mason Ramsey. Babes of Quinte, please welcome, Samm Foley’s ...
Feb 14, 2025•53 min•Ep. 133
Rachel Hicks, is an impressive Babe, she is a business owner, and mentor plus hosts her own podcast, so the pressure is on! Rachel launched the first commercial teeth whitening studio in Canada and most recently relocated U Whitening from Belleville to Bloomfield. She is knowledgeable and implementing the latest teeth whitening technology into her business. Babes of Quinte please welcome Rachel Hicks the Owner of U Whitening. Learn more and book a service with U Whitening on their website Follow...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 132
Today we are circling back with an organization that builds homes and hope. Habitat for Humanity Hastings has been operating in Quinte since 1995. They have built 29 homes and helped 30 families in our region. As the demand for housing and support in our community grows, they continue to work to increase the supply of safe and decent homes in our community. Babes of Quinte please welcome Hazzem Koudsi CEO, and Meghan Langton Homeownership and HR Program Coordinator of Habitat for Humanity Prince...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 131
From Toddlers & Tiara’s to Little Miss Sunshine, our understanding of pageant girls is skewed. Entire Hailey MacDonald, also known as Miss Prince Edward County, and our co-worker! Hailey is a county girl born and raised, a passionate reporter, an excellent journalism student, and a pageant girly doing amazing things for her community! Babes of Quinte Please welcome Miss Prince Edward County, Hailey MacDonald. Follow Hailey on Instagram here Learn more about Flow Without Fear here & donat...
Jan 24, 2025•46 min•Ep. 130
Today we have a Bay of Quinte local who is bringing some flash to the city. Megan Sharkey, is a social service worker, who has pivoted to launch Lavish Studio Creations in Belleville. She is serving a fierce boss in her pink power suits, Babes of Quinte please welcome Megan Sharkey. Follow Lavish Studio Creations on Facebook . Follow Lavish Studio Creations on Instagram . Thank you to our partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ familydentalcentre Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board I...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 129
Today we have our second ever out of towner, she is a long-time listener, soccer pro, and SUPER GAY! We will be talking about being a Gen Z, university life, women's sports, growing up in a cult, and whatever else comes up. Babes of Quinte please welcome my baby gay – Mariah Shaw Thank you to our partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ familydentalcentre Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board IG @bayofquinte FB @bayofquinteRMB LinkedIn @bayofquinte UWhitening IG @uwhitening FB @uwhiteni...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 128
It has been a year... for the last episode of 2024, we wanted to keep the babes guessing! Today we called some of our favourite people to ask them hard-hitting questions. Special Guests : Jeanette Heffernan (Katie's wife) Samm Foley Matt DeMille Mark Philbin Britany Boyd Breanne Matthews (No answer- super cute voicemail) Martha Sherratt Evan Furmidge Thank you to our partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ familydentalcentre Aspira Quinte Gardens IG @aspiraretirementliving FB @ aspirare...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 127
Sometimes we find people randomly on the internet and force our friendship upon them. That’s how we found our next guest. One day, an instagram account called “the Bay of Quinte Buzz” popped up and I made it my mission to find out who was behind it. I loved the concept and because I’m nosy, I needed to know more. After some sleuthing, we found Shane Brady. So, Babes of Quinte, please welcome Shane, the owner of the BOQ Buzz. Subscribe to the the Bay of Quinte Buzz here Follow Bay of Quinte Buzz ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 126
Today we have a truly local babe who we know well! Nicole Kleinsteuber has been a part of the Starboard Communications news team for 7 years. She recently took over morning news on Cool 100 & Hits 95.5 and is doing an incredible job. She wears many hats in the Bay of Quinte community. In the summer you can hear her announcing at the Brighton Speedway and this year she was the honorary chair for the Enrichment Centre for Mental Health 1st annual Shout Walk. Babes of Quinte please welcome Prin...
Dec 06, 2024•58 min•Ep. 125
